Gina is upset with her son about not cleaning up his room before he goes out to play.She has started using strong statements like "You never clean up your room." She might deal more effectively with this interpersonal conflict by

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Limiting complaints to the current situation avoids using generalizations like "you never" and focuses on the specific behavior that needs to be addressed. This approach is less likely to make the child defensive and more likely to result in a constructive resolution to the conflict.

Gina Is Upset with Her Son About Not Cleaning Up